It looks more and more like a federal government shutdown is coming Oct. 1. Congress can’t agree on an extension of current spending. It has happened before, for varying lengths of time and with varying impacts. Here are some of the things to expect: The U.S. Postal Service will continue to operate. The post office is mostly self-reliant, working off of funds it generates. Social Security payments will continue. The program is an entitlement funded by a payroll tax, not annual appropriations from the government. Social Security offices will remain open and replacement Social Security cards will continue...

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